Tony Watson Electric, Inc. opened in 1977 as a residential contractor. The company branched into commercial work and became incorporated in 1982. Later, in 2005, TWE gained licensure as a general contractor and began working as both a general and electrical contractor. Tony Watson Electric, Inc. has been family-owned and operated since the beginning.

Tony Watson, Owner and President, is a service-veteran of Asian-Pacific heritage. TWE was certified as a small, minority-owned business in 1999 and held 8(a) minority certification status until completing the program in 2006. TWE has performed work under NAICS codes 238210 and 236220.